Facilitated by death educator Leona Oceania, Portland residents are coming together to speak frankly about the ins and outs of dying and death.
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Cape Elizabeth’s new town manager ready for the work ahead
Patrick Fox has aspired to be a town or city manager for some time, but decided to wait until he could fully commit himself to the time-consuming profession. “The night meetings, the weekend conversations, helping elected officials all hours of the day if they need it,” he told the Sentry. In October, Fox took over […]
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South Portland maintains status quo on ADUs
The South Portland City Council decided on Tuesday not to pursue changes to the owner-occupancy requirement to rent accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the city. The council passed ordinances that permitted ADUs to be built on any single-family lots in November 2022 to bring the city in line with state-mandated zoning changes, L.D. 2003, […]
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A Window on the Past: The Electrical Building in Mill Creek and early fire alarm systems, part 1
You probably drive by the small building at 513 Broadway frequently and never give it a thought. The Electrical Building in Mill Creek has its own interesting history, notably its origin as a project of the short-lived Civil Works Administration in 1934. In early years, if a South Portland resident had a house fire, they […]
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Our Sustainable City: Rise of the repair fair – volunteers needed
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. This saying perfectly captures the essence of “Yankee frugality,” the deeply rooted New England tradition of making things last as long as possible. The regional values of practicality, resourcefulness and longevity have led to a strong do-it-yourself culture and the passing on of […]
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South Portland gets grant for Trout Brook improvements
The city of South Portland received a $272,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to enhance Trout Brook’s environmental infrastructure. The funding will support engineering designs for five key culvert upgrades implementing “Stream Smart” crossings, according to a press release from the city. These structures will enable natural flow […]
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Age Friendly South Portland lauded by AARP
The committee received AARP’s 2024 Beacon Community Award for excellence serving senior citizens.
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Municipal events shine during the holidays
Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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To better provide essentials, Maine Needs finds a new home
The nonprofit organization is looking to raise $1.5 million toward its new 16,000-square-foot building on Congress Street in Portland and to stock it for up to three years.
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South Portland Toy Drive to benefit nearly 400 kids this year
“It’s just incredible how everybody comes together to support these kids,” said Laurel LaBauve, co-chair of the South Portland Toy Drive.